Rep. Pat Grassley

Maddy summaryHR 20 is a resolution that recognizes and congratulates the Wartburg College men's wrestling team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III wrestling championship. It honors their achievement, including individual wrestler successes and the team's overall performance.

Maddy summaryHouse File 963 proposes to exempt the sale of laundry soap or detergent from the state sales tax. This bill directly affects consumers who purchase these cleaning products and the retailers who sell them. It achieves this by adding a new subsection to Section 423.3 of the state's Code, specifically exempting the sales price of laundry soap or detergent. As a result, these items would also be exempt from the state's use tax.

Maddy summaryHF 962 modifies the Iowa child and dependent care tax credit, affecting taxpayers who claim this credit against their individual income tax. It reduces the number of graduated income thresholds used to calculate the credit from seven to four. The bill also removes the current maximum income threshold for eligibility, allowing taxpayers with higher incomes to potentially claim the credit. Specifically, taxpayers with Iowa net income of $25,000 or more would be eligible for 50% of the federal child and dependent care credit. These changes would apply retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 964 proposes to exempt the sale of toilet paper from the state's sales tax. This would directly affect consumers, who would no longer pay sales tax on toilet paper purchases, and retailers, who would stop collecting sales tax on this item. The bill achieves this by amending Section 423.3 of the state's code, adding the sale of toilet paper to the list of items exempt from sales tax. By operation of existing code, this exemption would also apply to the use tax.

Maddy summaryHF 966 proposes to exempt the sale of dietary supplements from the state sales tax. Currently, dietary supplements are subject to sales tax, similar to candy or soft drinks. This bill would amend existing law to remove dietary supplements from the list of items subject to sales tax. This change would reduce the cost for consumers purchasing products like vitamins and minerals, as the exemption also extends to the use tax.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for its 50th anniversary. It highlights NCSL's role as a bipartisan organization supporting state legislatures through research, idea-sharing, and fostering cooperation. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses congressional appreciation and directs the House Chief Clerk to send a copy to NCSL.

Maddy summaryHF 331 requires Iowa school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to only participate in athletics organizations that establish a conference realignment committee by July 2025. This committee must approve all conference changes, considering factors like school enrollment, travel distance, and traditional rivalries, while ensuring schools offer at least one boys' and one girls' sport each season. The bill also mandates schools maintain gender-equivalent athletic programs year-round and penalizes unauthorized conference withdrawals with a two-year competition ban. It directly affects all schools participating in Iowa's high school athletics programs through the Iowa High School Athletic Association or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. The bill was withdrawn on March 14, 2025, after committee approval.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 9) honoring Ron Steele for his 50+ years in Iowa broadcast journalism. It commends his service, including covering major events like the Iran hostage return and interviewing presidents, and recognizes his induction into the Iowa Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The resolution expresses the Iowa House's appreciation for his career but contains no policy changes or legal requirements - it is purely symbolic, with no direct effect on laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 3) is a symbolic statement by Iowa's House of Representatives affirming the state's support for Israel. It does not create new laws or directly affect individuals or entities; instead, it expresses solidarity through shared values, condemns antisemitism and terrorism, and encourages cultural and economic collaboration between Iowa and Israel. The resolution highlights Iowa's partnership with Israel's Western Galilee region, economic ties in agriculture and technology, and support for Israel's sovereignty following the October 7 attacks. It was adopted unanimously (76-10) on February 13, 2025, with no binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryHCR 3 is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint meeting of Iowa's legislature on January 16, 2025, to hear an update on the Iowa National Guard. It directs the House and Senate to convene together at 10:00 a.m. that day and invites Major General Stephen E. Osborn to present the Guard's current condition, including readiness and needs. This resolution directly affects the Iowa General Assembly (which must attend) and the Iowa National Guard (which must provide the briefing). It does not create new laws or policies, but formalizes a routine legislative review process for the Guard's status.